Indian Subcontinent Birds

44 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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Andaman Teal

Anas albogularis

Discover the Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis), a unique duck species endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation status.

37-47 cm

1,581

Brown White

Duck-like Birds

baers pochard Critically Endangered
baers pochard

Aythya baeri

Learn about the rare Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and the critical conservation status of this diving duck.

43-46 cm

2,732

Dark Brown White

Duck-like Birds

baikal teal Least Concern
baikal teal

Sibirionetta formosa

Learn about the Baikal Teal (Anas formosa), a stunning East Asian duck. Discover its unique facial patterns, migratory habits, diet, and conservation status.

36-43 cm

2,674

Green Yellow

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Bar-headed Goose

Anser indicus

Discover the Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus), one of the world's highest-flying birds. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat, and incredible migration.

71-76 cm

1,500

Grey White

Duck-like Birds

black necked grebe Least Concern
black necked grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

Discover the black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis). Learn about its unique plumage, diet, habitat, and migratory patterns in this comprehensive guide.

28-34 cm

3,161

Black Gold

Duck-like Birds

common goldeneye Least Concern
common goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

Learn about the Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula). Discover its unique golden eyes, diving habits, nesting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

40-50 cm

2,540

Black White

Duck-like Birds

common moorhen Least Concern
common moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Learn about the Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), a medium-sized water bird. Explore its habitat, diet, migration patterns, and unique physical traits.

32-35 cm

3,856

Brown Black

Duck-like Birds

Vulnerable
common pochard

Aythya ferina

Learn all about the Common Pochard (Aythya ferina). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and why this diving duck is a favorite for birdwatchers.

42-49 cm

2,536

Grey Red

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Common Shelduck

Tadorna tadorna

Discover the Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna), a striking waterfowl species. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

58-71 cm

1,628

White Chestnut

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
common teal

Anas crecca

Learn about the Common Teal (Anas crecca), the smallest dabbling duck in Europe. Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.

34-38 cm

2,243

Brown Green

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Cotton Pygmy-goose

Nettapus coromandelianus

Discover the Cotton Pygmy-goose (Nettapus coromandelianus), one of the world's smallest ducks. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.

26-33 cm

1,498

White Green

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
eurasian coot

Fulica atra

Discover the Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra). Learn about its physical features, unique lobed feet, habitat, diet, and behavior in our comprehensive guide.

36-42 cm

2,510

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

Discover the Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope). Learn about this distinct duck's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

42-52 cm

1,576

Grey Chestnut

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Falcated Duck

Mareca falcata

Discover the Falcated Duck (Mareca falcata), a unique waterfowl species. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

46-54 cm

1,561

Grey Green

Duck-like Birds

Near Threatened
ferruginous duck

Aythya nyroca

Learn about the Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca), a medium-sized diving duck known for its rich mahogany color and white undertail. Explore its habitat and diet.

38-42 cm

2,577

Chestnut White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Fulvous Whistling-duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

Discover the Fulvous Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna bicolor). Learn about its unique cinnamon plumage, whistling calls, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

45-53 cm

1,561

Cinnamon Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Learn about the Gadwall (Mareca strepera), a subtle yet fascinating dabbling duck. Discover its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

46-56 cm

1,658

Grey Brown

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
garganey

Spatula querquedula

Discover the Garganey (Anas querquedula), a small migratory dabbling duck. Learn about its habitat, diet, and the male's distinctive white eye stripe.

37-41 cm

2,673

Brown White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
goosander

Mergus merganser

Learn about the Goosander (Mergus merganser), a large sawbill duck. Explore its habitat, diet, and unique nesting habits in our comprehensive bird guide.

58-72 cm

2,566

White Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
great crested grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Discover the Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus), famous for its elaborate mating dance, striking head plumes, and expert diving skills in freshwater lakes.

46-51 cm

3,765

Orange Grey

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
greater scaup

Aythya marila

Learn about the Greater Scaup (Aythya marila), a medium-sized diving duck. Explore its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and behavior in our expert guide.

42-51 cm

2,369

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

Discover the Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

64-81 cm

1,518

Grey-brown White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Greylag Goose

Anser anser

Discover the Greylag Goose (Anser anser). Learn about this iconic waterfowl's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in our comprehensive bird guide.

74-91 cm

1,738

Grey Brown

Duck-like Birds

indian spot billed duck Least Concern
indian spot billed duck

Anas poecilorhyncha

Discover the Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha). Learn about its unique red-spotted bill, freshwater habitats, diet, and behavior in the wild.

58-63 cm

4,707

Grey Black

Duck-like Birds